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OCI Digitalization Competence Centre — Digital Modernization & Adoption Plan (DMAP)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Maximum Funding
Up to $15,000
Rolling / first-come, first-served, while funds last
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Varies
Trend
Stable
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Co-Funding
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OCI Digitalization Competence Centre — Digital Modernization & Adoption Plan (DMAP) provides Up to $15,000 per applicant. Provides Ontario-based for-profit SMEs with up to $15,000 to develop a custom Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan with a consultant. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Provides Ontario-based for-profit SMEs with up to $15,000 to develop a custom Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan with a consultant. Funding covers the plan only, not technology purchases.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ontario-based for-profit SME
  • 1–499 employees
  • Seeking to understand digital needs and adopt digital technologies to grow the company
  • Funding must be used to develop a custom Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan, not to purchase technology
  • Cannot apply to both DMAP and RMPG
Provinces
Ontario
Industries
Technology
Business Stage
Growth

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Low
First-Timer
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Funding Details

Amount
Up to $15,000 per applicant
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Deadline
Rolling / first-come, first-served, while funds last

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Apply early under the rolling first-come, first-served model; decide whether you need an adoption plan (DMAP) or hardware/software purchase (RMPG), because you cannot apply to both.

Rejection Pitfalls 3

  • Applying to both DMAP and RMPG for the same need (only one is allowed)
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Required Documents 4

✓ Company and employee information
✓ Digital needs and growth objectives

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How much can I get through DMAP?
Up to $15,000 to work with a Digital Adoption Consultant on a custom Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan for your business.
Who can apply?
Ontario-based for-profit SMEs with 1 to 499 employees that want to understand their digital needs and plan how to adopt digital technology.
Is there a deadline?
No fixed deadline. DMAP runs first-come, first-served while program funds last.
Can I apply to DMAP and the Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG) at the same time?
No. Applicants can apply to either DMAP or RMPG, but not both.
What can I do after I complete a DMAP?
Businesses that complete a DMAP may be eligible for the Technology Demonstration Program (TDP), which funds up to $50,000 to implement the plan's recommendations.

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